Those of you who have installed CNG on your CD 30 C and assuming that you put that rather large tank in the port side cockpit locker---how far from the bottom (of the locker) is the tank mounted.
Thanks
cccobx@prodigy.net
CNG Installation
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Catherine Monaghan
Re: CNG Installation
Chris,
I sailed on a Morgan OI 41 where the CNG tank was installed under the port settee in the main salon. CNG is considered much safer than propane since this gas rises rather than sinking into the bilge should there be a leak anywhere. Because of this, it can be mounted low in the boat but I suppose, in the event of a leak, there needs to be some sort of vent to allow any escaping gas to rise out of that area. (Caution should still be used as CNG can collect near the cabin ceiling.) Hopefully you'll get more responses on the subject.
catherine_monaghan@merck.com
CD32 <a href="http://www.hometown.aol.com/bcomet/real ... ization</a>, #3
Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay
catherine_monaghan@merck.com
I sailed on a Morgan OI 41 where the CNG tank was installed under the port settee in the main salon. CNG is considered much safer than propane since this gas rises rather than sinking into the bilge should there be a leak anywhere. Because of this, it can be mounted low in the boat but I suppose, in the event of a leak, there needs to be some sort of vent to allow any escaping gas to rise out of that area. (Caution should still be used as CNG can collect near the cabin ceiling.) Hopefully you'll get more responses on the subject.
catherine_monaghan@merck.com
CD32 <a href="http://www.hometown.aol.com/bcomet/real ... ization</a>, #3
Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay
Chris Cram wrote: Those of you who have installed CNG on your CD 30 C and assuming that you put that rather large tank in the port side cockpit locker---how far from the bottom (of the locker) is the tank mounted.
Thanks
catherine_monaghan@merck.com
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Ken Cave
Re: CNG Installation
I HAD a CNG setup on a Cape Dory 28, with the tank under the stove.
The only way to get it out was to remove the stove, and play monkey in removing the tank-and it is a bear to work with.
I opted for a propane system with the tank mounted on the rear of the boat. Easy to refill, easy to store out of the weather during the winter months-and if you do forget to fill it (I use a six pound vertical purchased from West Marine) all you have to do is buy an adapter for about $17.00 and use the propane cylinders that you can purchase from KMart for $2.00.
In the northwest, it is virtually impossible to find CNG at a decent price. The folks in Anacortes want $30.00+ for a tank exchange.
Propane lasts a lot longer, and a fill up for a six pound vertical is about a $1.50!!
Hope this helps!
Ken Cave
bcave@whidbey.net
The only way to get it out was to remove the stove, and play monkey in removing the tank-and it is a bear to work with.
I opted for a propane system with the tank mounted on the rear of the boat. Easy to refill, easy to store out of the weather during the winter months-and if you do forget to fill it (I use a six pound vertical purchased from West Marine) all you have to do is buy an adapter for about $17.00 and use the propane cylinders that you can purchase from KMart for $2.00.
In the northwest, it is virtually impossible to find CNG at a decent price. The folks in Anacortes want $30.00+ for a tank exchange.
Propane lasts a lot longer, and a fill up for a six pound vertical is about a $1.50!!
Hope this helps!
Ken Cave
bcave@whidbey.net